A Free Summer Institute from PCC Geography and C-GEO
for High School and Community College Level Teachers
funded by the National Science Foundation
August 5 - 9, 2024 at PCC Sylvania
This exciting summer institute focuses on learning to apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Technologies in the classroom. It is designed for High School or Community College educators interested in learning more about mapping, GIS, and Geospatial Technologies and how they can be leveraged in the classroom across multiple disciplines
Topics:
- Storytelling with maps
- Building interactive web maps
- Intro to drone mapping
- Mapping cultural & natural landscapes
Benefits:
- Access to scientists, educators, and professionals in the Geospatial field
- New skills and resources for implementing Geospatial tools in your classroom
- A network of educators pursuing similar interests
- Participants will receive a $400 stipend
- 3 Graduate Credits or 60 PDUs from Portland State University/C-GEO
Important note:
Eligibility to Apply:
High School and Community College level teachers and pre-service teachers are eligible to apply.
A basic level of computer literacy is expected. Must have access to a Gmail account and ability to use Google drive.
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